Health

Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.

Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson, the 2009 Offensive Player of the Year, said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated.

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.

A new study suggests the investigational Stockholm3 blood test may improve the early detection of aggressive prostate cancer compared with the standard PSA test.

Scientists have linked eating leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli to better lung health.

Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new calculator that predicts an individual's risk of developing serious muscle disorders from statin use.

Over 30 million Americans are using medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, but surgeons say rapid muscle loss is causing an unexpected side effect: back pain.

World Cup tourists be warned: Washington weed is stronger than you think.

A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.

Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen may all relieve pain, but they are not interchangeable, according to a pharmacy expert.

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

As crowds flock to local beaches as temperatures climb into the 80s, five King County swim beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels.

Five beaches in King County have closed due to high levels of bacteria in the water.

The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.

In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.

Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication distributed in the United States have been recalled, according to an FDA alert.